Reading FC transfers: Royals step up chase for 'one or two' targets

Reading have held talks with Bournemouth over Yann Kermorgant (right).

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Reading are in discussions with ‘one or two’ targets as they step up their efforts to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.

Brian McDermott has made no secret of the fact he would like to strengthen this month, but as yet the only significant transfer action at Madejski Stadium since the turn of the year was the sale of Nick Blackman to Derby County.

“There are players which we are having discussions with the owners about,” said Reading’s manager.

“We haven’t got anyone in so far but we’ll see what happens between now and the end of the month.

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“We’re trying to do deals, we’re trying to get a deal over the line. Nick (Hammond) does his stuff, which he has done for years, so let’s hope we can do one or two things.”

Focusing on the possibility of replacing Blackman, McDermott revealed that if he does go into the market for a forward, it will be to sign someone who plays centrally.

He added: “Nick played wide and we have a number of wide players. Ola John is not playing at the moment, Paolo Hurtado as well. We’ve got Hal and Garath - so we probably don’t need any wide players.

“Up front with got Vydra, Orlando Sa - Hal can play there and Piazon can play off the striker. But if something comes up in that area which is right and we can do that, then we’ll obviously look at it.”